should i give them grit??

[Roooisin]

i was told that i should be giving my chickens grit if im giving them treats.. i have always given my hens grit but now i have a 2 week old chick and 3 five week old chicks.. i gave them some oats, potatoes and spaghetti over the last few days.. should they be getting grit or are they too you young?

 

[Glenmar]

I bought some chick grit. The directions said offer some at 2 weeks old.

 

[Yay Chicks!]

If you are giving them stuff for which they need "teeth" (most likely the oats, from your current list), then yes, I would offer chick grit. It sure won't hurt anything.

 

[dianaross77]

You can use a strainer to separate some of the smaller pieces of grit from the grit for adult chickens. It would keep you from having to buy one more thing.

 

[BrattishTaz]

A bit of sandy soil with rocky bits can be placed in the brooder. You can use a shallow dish and they will eat and dustbathe in it. It prevents pasty butt too.

 

[chicshackmama]

I am new to chickens but I was told to buy chick grit for my new chicks and it would help prevent pasting issues. I assume there is a difference between this and regular grit? It is pretty tiny and I sprinkle it over their feed. They love it!

 

[BrattishTaz]

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Chick grit is just ground smaller than regular grit. I choose to use rocky sand from my yard, it does the same thing.

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[Mommy 2 Wee Ones]

I bought the small bag of chick grit & mix a handful in with my chick start when I feed my girls. Because they are out in their run & I have been letting them out in the main yard & also getting treats, I want to make sure they have their grit.